1985 CHP #8337 - My First SSP

[Mustang Kid]

This is my first SSP:)
My dad (and mom) gave me this car for my 16th birthday.
It was a California Highway Patrol Mustang back in the day. It will once again be one in the future;) I have no intentions of modding this car in anyway, other than making it look better than it did when it was new:D

It appears to have 127k original miles with 2 repaints- white before sold by the CHP, and white again). Car is mostly all original (still has the plugs the CHP put in the holes on the interior A pillar), headers, stereo, tires, and front bumper are not original. Interior is still pretty nice, all the plastics will need to be freshened up with some dye, new upholster will be needed as well, but is driver quality. The drivers seat was switched to the passenger side due to failure (brackets bent or a bolt broke). Pulling up the dash pad revealed one speaker with no indication there was ever more than one installed.

You can still see where all the equipment was mounted - spotlight holes, shotgun rack holes on dash, whip antenna base hole, roof antenna hole, reflective tape on doors is still visible so is the unit number. Underneath the white paint the car wears now, is the CHP repaint which was white. Underneat that you can still see shiny black and white paint in places where One Day did not sand before painting. The front bumper is not original and needs to be replaced, as it is deteriorating away.

The kid my dad got the car from (my dad traded a real clean 97 Crown Vic straight across, a month later the Crown was totaled. If my dad hadn't done the trade, or couldn't, it could have been the SSP) drove the car to his girlfriends house one night. The next morning he went to start the car and it would do nothing but crank over. That afternoon, he and a friend started replacing stuff like spark plugs and wires. They did not put the wires back on the correct way so the car would still not start. A week or so after that my dad traded the Crown for the car. My dad tried getting the car to start, it had all the essentials to run, but wouldn't do anything more than crank over. My dad didn't have the time to look anyfurther so the car has just sat until now.

Today I somewhat fixed the RF fender (still bent), and worked on getting it running. I had asked on FEP what the problem could be a couple months ago. I checked all those things (my dad already knew some of the suggestions were not the prob), then I decided to check the plug wires. Looking in my shop manual, none of the wires were in the right spot on the distributor cap. My friend Bert help get all the wire in the for sure right spot (he is a mechanic and really smart). We poured some gas in the carb and turned the key. It started to sputter and came to life for about a second. Tomorrow I'm going to put some gas in the tank and see if the car will run:)

I am going to post A LOT of pics for my first few posts to show all the documenting I did and what has been done:thumbsup:

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[Mustang Kid]

Here we go :)
Interior
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[calimustang]

very nice! make sure gas tank is good as new inside cuz mine was unbelievable rusty! It did choke my ssp after few mins of running, we kept locating the gremlin and bingo.. it's the danged gas tank so we replaced it, runs fine since.

[Mustang Kid]

Exterior Documentation.
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There was a nest in the tailight lol
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[Mustang Kid]

very nice! make sure gas tank is good as new inside cuz mine was unbelievable rusty! It did choke my ssp after few mins of running, we kept locating the gremlin and bingo.. it's the danged gas tank so we replaced it, runs fine since.

Hopefully mine is still alright lol. If not it is an easy fix with the help of my friend bert:)

[Mustang Kid]

Sign of One Day paint job. They painted over rubber stuff too.
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[Mustang Kid]

Old note pad from PO.
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Build sheet is still MIA. I tried looking under the carpet, but I'll have to take the seats out to see under the rear foot wells.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_0787.jpg

Found the B pillar seat belt trim.
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Broken Glass. Possible window broken? May never know.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_0791.jpg

[Mustang Kid]

Jump to today :D
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Only rust I can find other than a little at the door skin to shell seam under the Drivers door.
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Caps have melted somewhat. I can fix them with sanding and bondo + new paint.
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[Mustang Kid]

Clean= good:)
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Original wheels are a +
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Original exhaust?
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Rust free. A lot nicer and easier to take apart than my 84.
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Fixed fender
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[Mustang Kid]

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Fixable
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The crown jewels:)
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EEK!!!
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I was very happy that it wanted to start:D
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[badbrad]

wow, what a great start for a 16 yr old. My father bought me my first car when I was 16 (1972) it was a 1967 Mercury Cougar for $300.. It will be fun to get it running and get it back to original, it will take some money & time, but ask for help on this forum and FEP and your friends. Dont get discouraged, some days will be frustrating. Good luck.

[Mustang Kid]

I will save a lot of money by doing stuff myself and with the help of my dad. I have learned a lot on this forum (knowing what to look for like equipment mounting holes and a lot more).

[Rhino]

Way to go, Sam! :) You'll have a ton of fun working on the car.

Keep the pics coming. :2thumbs:

[28HopUp]

Very Nice, Sam! Thanks for posting so many pictures. You're in for a lot of fun with this project! :)

[GSPI]

These times when you are documenting are some of the most necessary and critical things you have to do to keep track of what is going on during a restoration. Sam, you are doing a great job and keep those photos coming!

Keep up the good work, I'm sure your dad is proud of you too! A chip off the old block in a manner of speaking. :2thumbs:

[Mustang Kid]

:( The piggy is sick!!
Put some gas in the tank, turned the key and it sputtered to life again. Poor thing ran like it was having a seizure and was blowing dark grey smoke out the pipes:eek:
Good thing is is that it runs:2thumbs: The carb was dumping gas in and flooding the engine(probably why it ran horrible along with left over bad gas).
This car will be much easier to restore than my 84 GT, it will go a lot faster too since it is complete (I have a large parts list for the 84, it is at around 5k with new parts).

[Mustang Kid]

Here is a vid of it running. Watch the front plate...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHNWYiJtuX8

[CHP8336]

AWSOME SAM!!! It may seem like doing a restoration takes a long time but it will be soooooo........ worth it! Please PM me if you need any help with the resto. Remember there is no such thing a a stupid question. I will give you my phone number as well. Awsome job !!:D :cool:

[Mustang Kid]

AWSOME SAM!!! It may seem like doing a restoration takes a long time but it will be soooooo........ worth it! Please PM me if you need any help with the resto. Remember there is no such thing a a stupid question. I will give you my phone number as well. Awsome job !!:D :cool:

Sure thing:yes:

[Rhino]

May I say - Rich and Bill have been beyond helpful in the 1985 department for CHP info. Good guys to know for questions. :)

[Mustang Kid]

May I say - Rich and Bill have been beyond helpful in the 1985 department for CHP info. Good guys to know for questions. :)

Yes they are:yes:

:cheers:Buck tags, the most important component to confirming an SSP and its origins(lots of other stuff contributes too):D
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[ssp91ssp]

Sam, glad to hear she has a Heartbeat again! :2thumbs:

[Mustang Kid]

After looking at Rich's photo albums and seeing how more organized fotki albums were, I decided to create my own just for CHP 8337 and some of my other cars:D There is nothing at the moment, but there will be:)

http://public.fotki.com/CHP8337/

[Mustang Kid]

This is what was coming out of the pipes when it ran:( Probably the old gas is contributing.
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Notice the large sign blocking the car from the eyes of passers buy on the highway across a field:)
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It is a menace to plants:D Turned it black.
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Got the dash mat out of my dads 82 to help protect the uncracked dash, it is only temporary, as I am going to make a nicer one (that is tan!)
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[Mustang Kid]

Here is the current plan-
Car needs nickname:) (other than 8337 ;) )
Re paint cowl trim and mirrors
Find original LH taillight lens
Have window trim sent out to be re anodized (when I can afford it)
Redye all plastics in interior (+ dash and door panels)
Find nice headliner
New carpet
Get'r runnin good so I can drive it
Strip the window tint
New package tray (or nice original)
Install equipment in interior:D (need to find gun rack, or modify one of my dads many racks- would need photos of an original)

[93chipper]

before you do that you should rebuild the drivetrain first (motor, tranny rear end) these cars are all amost 20 years old or older remember you can have the nicest paint and interior but it dont mean a thing if it dont run and if i was you i would check the valve train because it was ticking these cars like mine have at least 100,000 miles on them mine almost has 200,000 miles and i know it needs a rebuild because it is alot on what i think is the original motor i was like you 16 at the time bugging people to buy their chps then here i am i bought a 93 really cheap and im figuring out what i should do to it first. mine is 5333 but i call it chippy

[Mustang Kid]

I am choosing to do the interior first because that is something know how to do and can do easily. Doing the drivetrain first would be the right thing to do. It was a running driving car before the kid messed up the plug wires(or something else?). I am going to buy a carb rebuild kit and rebuild the carb (with help from my mechanic friend of course. I'm a noob when it comes to carbs lol).
I will also change the plugs, plug wires, trans fluid, rear fluid, and antifreeze. If that all gets it running a lot better then I will be very happy:D. The smoke is from the Carb flooding the engine out, all the rubber seals must have deteriorated away from new gas.

[Mustang Kid]

Tomorrows Quest- Hunt for the build sheet:D + clean the interior.

[CHP8336]

Tomorrows Quest- Hunt for the build sheet:D + clean the interior.

Sam, Here is what you are looking for.

http://public.fotki.com/CHP8336/chp-unit-8336-chp-d/8336-chp-documentat-12.html :cool:

[Mustang Kid]

Hopefully mine will be as nice as yours, if I find it;)

[CHP8336]

I cant remember 20 years ago when I installed new carpet in the car but I think mine was on the right rear floorboard under the carpet.

[Mustang Kid]

I've tried looking, didn't appear to be on the front floor boards, and the seats have make looking under the rear foot wells of the carpet.
New pics up in a while:)

[Mustang Kid]

Some of the stuff I found in the trunk of my dads wrecked 92. He has more better stuff he had taken out a long time ago too.
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They still spray:) Deffinately not for show duty;)
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Some of this got on my finger and when I wiped it off, my finger was spotless:D
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The trunk box, or what is left of it. I will be making one in my woodshop class in the spring.
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[Mustang Kid]

What is this? I know I've seen it talked about on here before. My dads 89 EVOC car has this too in the same spot.
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I might have a set of button switches that may be correct.
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Only one low beam works...
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...but all 4 work with the High beams on.
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The ugliest part of the interior. lol
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The red cluster lights never get old:)
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[Mustang Kid]

I've tried looking, didn't appear to be on the front floor boards, and the seats have make looking under the rear foot wells of the carpet hard to do
New pics up in a while:)

EDIT

[Mustang Kid]

Quest #1 is complete- Found the build sheet:)

With the help of Bert again, we worked on the carb today. Tuning the carb mixture was becoming a challenge(right sized hex head, and turning while it was bolted into place), so to save time, we took the carb off my 84 GT which ran fine. Plugged everything in and it started right up with one turn of the key:D Casper runs like a champ now(still needs tune up though).

[Mustang Kid]

My dad has collected all the correct Equipment for an 80's CHP car. I get to use that stuff on my mustang:D
What goes in the car-
CHP Regency TOUCH M1000 scanner
Complete Radio (forgot the model, but it is the correct one for an 80's CHP)
Federal emergency equip. control box w/ mic.
Whip antenna
Spotlights
Trunk box (I have what is left of one (pic posted in previous post), I will recreate one in my woodshop class)
And package shelf lights and brackets.
(some of the equipment is 85 vintage)

I still need wireing, wig-wag setup, gun rack (may combine an aero SSP CHP rack with one out of a caprice to make a correct 85.), interior equip. brackets, and a trunk equip. shelf.
I'm getting there little by little:thumbsup:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010449.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010448.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010450.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010444.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010445.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010446.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010442.jpg

Notice the #s. CHP scanners had them.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010438.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010439.jpg

[Rhino]

Oooooh...let me know if you run across any extra gear for an 85. Still need to collect parts.

And...scan up a pic of the build sheet when you can. Where fdid you find it?

[Mustang Kid]

I will let you know if I find any other equipment on eBay or somewhere(that is where my dad finds stuff) Ryan.
I found the Build Sheet under the carpet in the LR foot well area. On top of it I found some paint guide/fix sheet.
Here they are:D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3147.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3146.jpg

[calimustang]

You hit an jackpot! My 89 SSP had nothing for me. :( Keep it up dude!

[ImEvil1]

Great find on the buildsheet.

Looks like your Dad really hooked you up on the CHP equipment, too. It has taken us years to find some of that stuff.

[28HopUp]

Nice score on the build sheet! :thumbsup:

[Mustang Kid]

Thanks guys:)
It has taken my dad years to find equipment too, and he has 4 more CHP mustangs along with over 20 other CHP cars to find equipment for. My dad basically has a complete equipment set for one or 2 cars(I don't know exactly, he may have more special stuff). We will have to have one car all equiped, then when another car is to go to a show(once restored), we will just swap all the main equipment in (wires will already be run). That is how we will deal with the equipment shortage:thumbsup:

[GSPI]

Sam,

Looks like your birthday celebration is continuing into another month!!:D

[Mustang Kid]

Everyday feels like my birthday when I am working on 8337 and invisioning what it will be like driving it down to Ripon next year:D
I cant wait

[Mustang Kid]

More progress pics from yesterday.
Opening up the spot light hole.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010455.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010459.jpg

I just set a Caprice spot through the hole to see what my car would look like with one.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010460.jpg

No rust.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010419.jpg

Swapping out the carb.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010424.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010427.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010437.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010453.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010454.jpg

Taking out the after market radio took 1 or 2 hours, it would just not come out. But it was worth it:) I need to find out how it was mounted.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010457.jpg

The only speaker in the dash. It is Ford, and wasnt hooked up to the aftermarket radio.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010458.jpg

[mac88chp]

Notice the #s. CHP scanners had them.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010438.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010439.jpgSam, do the numbers written by the CHP on the outside of the case correlate to anything on the manufacturers serial number tag on the unit?

[mac88chp]

Some of the stuff I found in the trunk of my dads wrecked 92. He has more better stuff he had taken out a long time ago too.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3127-1.jpg

They still spray:) Deffinately not for show duty;)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3128-1.jpg

Some of this got on my finger and when I wiped it off, my finger was spotless:D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3129-1.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3130-1.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3132-1.jpg

Great artifact find! :thumbsup:

The spray paint cans and hand cleaner appear to be locally purchased supplies.

Sam, does the smaller plastic bottle look like it could be a rubbing alcohol bottle? Also, can you type out all the markings that appear on the larger bottle?

If it's still intact, I'd use the base of the trunk box to build up a new one on.

[chp1982]

What a present! Glad you got it. Keep the progress pics coming.

[Mustang Kid]

Great artifact find! :thumbsup:

The spray paint cans and hand cleaner appear to be locally purchased supplies.

Sam, does the smaller plastic bottle look like it could be a rubbing alcohol bottle? Also, can you type out all the markings that appear on the larger bottle?

If it's still intact, I'd use the base of the trunk box to build up a new one on.

The taller bottle has no writing on it. Might be rubbing alcohol, havent opened it up to see.
The stubbier bottle might be water(?). The brand is McGaw, and there is a liquid amount scale on the other side (up to 500 mililiters).
That is my plan with the box, other wise I will get measurements for the compartments off another box and what I have to make a new one (with same wood and staples).

[Mustang Kid]

Well, today my car was taken...
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3159.jpg

...on its first drive in 4 years:D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010466.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010468.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3150.jpg

Sadly, I did not get to go as my dad didnt tell me he was going to drive it.
He didnt go far as the car still doesnt run good, put it in 2nd and the car would want to die. But it does start and move around:thumbs up:

Kinda has the same ride height as Rich's 85. I like it:)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3157.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3161.jpg

First bath in 4 years:D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3164.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3165.jpg

After.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3190.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3201.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3169.jpg

And vaccumed it out.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3172.jpg

[GSPI]

The one bottle looks like rubbing alcohol (which also can be used for fuel line freeze up prevention depending on the % and as an antiseptic too). Car looks great on the road there Sam!! Don't worry... won't be long and it will be running around with you in a short while!

[Mustang Kid]

What is this? There are bolts at is at the back corners of the floor boards(verticle part of the floor, right below the seat)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3174.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3175.jpg

Sorting out all the aftermarket radio wires.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3186.jpg

My new fav shots:)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3203.jpg

Just need some badges on the doors and some black paint:D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3187.jpg

[93chipper]

if the bolts are on the passenger side below the back seat it could be like mine was with a bolt that stuck out where the handcuffed the prisoner to

[Mustang Kid]

There is one on both sides of the car. My dads 89 CHP EVOC has them too.

[93chipper]

if it wants to die i would check the fuel filter since it was sitting it may be clogged or not flowing properly

[mac88chp]

The taller bottle has no writing on it. Might be rubbing alcohol, havent opened it up to see.
The stubbier bottle might be water(?). The brand is McGaw, and there is a liquid amount scale on the other side (up to 500 mililiters).
That is my plan with the box, other wise I will get measurements for the compartments off another box and what I have to make a new one (with same wood and staples).Thanks for the info!

What is this? There are bolts at is at the back corners of the floor boards(verticle part of the floor, right below the seat)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3174.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3175.jpg



Yep, eye bolt for handcuff lanyard attachment. Interesting you have two as I've only ever seen or heard of one of those per car and always on the passenger side as the front seat was the usual spot to put those wearing cuffs. That's where my car has it.

Here's the lanyard:

http://images115.fotki.com/v691/photos/4/438439/4026725/P1010083-vi.jpg

[Mustang Kid]

Just checked the EVOC car, I for got it didn't have any.
Are those straps hard to get? How would they mount/be used?

[calimustang]

Wow! after seeing how you washed it, my car hasn't been washed for 7+ years... but doesn't have green slime but DIRTY! Nice to see it being driven... hope you guys fix the stalling issue, it could be bad gas tank or fuel pump or fuel filter...

[Mustang Kid]

I am going to rebuild the original carb and give the engine a tune up. My plan is to still redo the interior here soon, and get the car running good enough to drive. After that I will possibly do a full suspension/mechanical overhaul- repaint/clean everything, add new bushings to the suspention, and go through the engine installing new gasquets. Then in the spring start on body and paint.
:)

[mac88chp]

Just checked the EVOC car, I for got it didn't have any.
Are those straps hard to get? How would they mount/be used?I don't see them around too often so you'll have to keep your eyes open for one. It simply clips to the eye bolt on one end and is threaded thru the front seat cushions and clips to the cuffs at the other end.

[mac88chp]

I am going to rebuild the original carb and give the engine a tune up. My plan is to still redo the interior here soon, and get the car running good enough to drive. After that I will possibly do a full suspension/mechanical overhaul- repaint/clean everything, add new bushings to the suspention, and go through the engine installing new gasquets. Then in the spring start on body and paint.
:) Your car looks like it's lowered from the stock ride height. If you go with a full-tilt restoration you should restore it back to factory. Probably needs stock springs/struts/shocks to be swapped back in.

[Mustang Kid]

Wonder if springs out of a v6 car would be the smae as what my car needs( I have an 85 v6 convertible parts car).
I also wonder if my car had trim rings while inservice. There are the scarches in the wheels from trim rings. There is an inservice pic of an 82 on the chp restoration page on the main NET site.

[CHP8336]

Wonder if springs out of a v6 car would be the smae as what my car needs( I have an 85 v6 convertible parts car).
I also wonder if my car had trim rings while inservice. There are the scarches in the wheels from trim rings. There is an inservice pic of an 82 on the chp restoration page on the main NET site.

No trim rings on your car Sam. The CHP did install trim rings on the 1985/1986 cars when they painted them and sold them.

[GSPI]

Springs and spring rates are specific to vehicle type and vehicle equipment in most cases. Most basic cars in general might have springs that will physically fit into another but the spring rate would be wrong. The higher performance a car is, the more significant a spring rate is used to get the car to handle correctly with all of it's components and it can be complex when looking at this problem. Mostly, V6 and V8 car springs are rated different simply because the weight of the engines might be different.

So Reader's Digest version Sam is that you really need to find the specific springs for your car that were designed to be in your car.

[Mustang Kid]

Thanks Rich:)

So I would have to find springs and stuff off of an SSP? Could an 85 5.0 coupe be the same?

[28HopUp]

Sam, the springs/shocks/struts for a 5.0L GT or LX hardtop are what you'll need. The spring rates for a convertible MAY be different.

[93chipper]

or go to fox restoration and buy brand new springs, that way you have no wear on the springs or have to be concerned on the integrity of the springs i would also change out the ball joints since they are over 20 years old and it will save you a fender

[Mustang Kid]

More I'm thinking, I think I will wait on the suspentsion until I have all the new stuff together. Otherwise if I get it all apart, it may be a while before I can get new parts so the car would just sit. I don't want that to happen while other stuff can be done.

Could some of the 85s have had a dual gun rack? If I can't find out where my car served, I think it would be cool to put in a dual rack (if they came in a mustang in 85). I would be making one from scratch( using my some of my dads aero chp racks as a template. Then I would need measure ments for the rack to dash mount)

[mac88chp]

Could some of the 85s have had a dual gun rack? If I can't find out where my car served, I think it would be cool to put in a dual rack (if they came in a mustang in 85). I would be making one from scratch( using my some of my dads aero chp racks as a template. Then I would need measure ments for the rack to dash mount)No rifles were issued until 1989 so unless your car was still in service by then and been retrofitted (unlikely), it wouldn't have had a dual gun rack.

[mac88chp]

No trim rings on your car Sam. The CHP did install trim rings on the 1985/1986 cars when they painted them and sold them.Little embellishments like trim rings and pinstriping did show up on some, mostly PIO (public information officer), in-service units. This was especially true of the early cars when they were still quite the novelty, much less so on the later models.

Speaking of embellishments, I caught a dusey of one at a CHP event yesterday - simulated twin 50 cal. machine gun barrels protruding from the massive front winch bumper of a Dodge Ram MRE (commercial enforcement) unit! :p

[Mustang Kid]

No rifles were issued until 1989 so unless your car was still in service by then and been retrofitted (unlikely), it wouldn't have had a dual gun rack.
Thanks! Looks like my dads 90 will get the dual rack:D

Little embellishments like trim rings and pinstriping did show up on some, mostly PIO (public information officer), in-service units. This was especially true of the early cars when they were still quite the novelty, much less so on the later models.

Speaking of embellishments, I caught a dusey of one at a CHP event yesterday - simulated twin 50 cal. machine gun barrels protruding from the massive front winch bumper of a Dodge Ram MRE (commercial enforcement) unit! :p

It is very possible that my car was a PIO car, or that it went to another agency (like the 91 camaro), as it went to a private owner in 98 (from what I can gather).

[Mustang Kid]

Did a lot of work on Casper this afternoon. Stripped the interior, removed bumpers, taillights, fenders, mouldings and trim. Gonna try and start body work tomorrow. Everything appears to be very straight with no rust to be found on the body. There are just a couple surface rust spots though.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010483.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010485.jpg

No Rust!!
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010489.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010490.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010493.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3222.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010538.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010539.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010541.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010542.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3252.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3237.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3226.jpg

[GSPI]

Good job Sam! Keep it up.

[Mustang Kid]

Thanks! I will:)

My car also has its original spare wheel/tire.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3244.jpg

[calimustang]

Wow you have made more progress than i have... Nice job dude on the casper! :2thumbs:

[Mustang Kid]

Thanks!

More work was done today:)
The paint materials/prep work was done so cheaply, that the paint was coming off with a putty knife and razor blade:eek:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3281.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3280.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3282.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3287.jpg

Repainted the int. mirror covers.
Before
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3303.jpg

After
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3304.jpg

Restored one of the 5.0 emblems(bottom one). The other will come later.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3311.jpg

Not the correct plate, but it is a CHP plate:D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3346.jpg

The "fog" happened in the afternoon. One of my dads crown vics had been in a roll over while inservice. My dad changed the engine and swapped different components to the new engine, one of which was the intake. The intake plenum was full of oil, so when the car started, smoke billowed out of the pipes.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3411.jpg

I also got all but one of the door moulding off. I used a putty knife and a sledge hammer:D

[Mustang Kid]

Just so you can see how the "fog" happened;)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/other%20pics/IMG_3414.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/other%20pics/IMG_3419.jpg

The "fog" is all the way out to the farthest white roof (center, just right a tad)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/other%20pics/IMG_3418.jpg

[28HopUp]

Nice progress Sam! Thanks for the pictures... :)

[Mustang Kid]

Time for a couple vids:D
Is it normal for my car to be nearly silent at the tips? There is just a faint sound of exhaust tone. The noise in the video is from the engine compartment (motor itself is loud). I also got to "drive" it for the first time. It was only 30ft but it was fun:D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nuwrc9GMAmE
http://www.youtube.com/user/oneof6kmustangGT#p/a/u/1/Ybjcqa4uZm8

[Rhino]

Go Sam Go!!!

[Mustang Kid]

:D

[Mustang Kid]

Big thanks to Rich for sending me the original taillights off of #8336:D
Today, I got my can of the correct SEM charcoal (the local paint store had to get a can from Salem, OR) and started painting parts.
It took a couple hours to sand, hand buff, mask, scuff the black, and paint one taillight. Took another hour to just sand the mirrors. I also painted one taillight housing. It was said that white reflected better, so I painted the silver white. But there wasnt much difference in brightness when I compared the white one to another housing I restored with silver metallic paint.
Time for some pics:)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3914.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3916.jpg

Wet sanded with 1500
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3923.jpg

After hand buffing the bottom half
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3932.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3935.jpg

Original taillight housing
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3937.jpg

After white paint
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3950.jpg

Buffed lense put over the newly painted housing
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3952.jpg

Masked
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3956.jpg

Painted :D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3959.jpg

Before
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3960.jpg

After. One taillight assembly restored:thumbsup:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010552.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010553.jpg

Rich also sent me one of his extra new lenses(had a broken corner. The new is on the left, and the restored on the right. Silver housing is on the left and white is on the right.)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3963.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3975.jpg
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Mustang Kid]

Some more pics
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3969.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010560.jpg

Some progress comparison:D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3155.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3338.jpg

[GSPI]

Excellent job Sam!! "Lookit him restoring like the big boys!" I bet your dad is proud! Thanks for posting the photos... it gives the rest of us motivation to get something done too!:D

[Mustang Kid]

Thanks:) Other members cars have given me motivation also.
I took a vid of the lights too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpkbJ4TG5tI

[28HopUp]

That's coming along nicely, Sam! :)

[Mustang Kid]

That's coming along nicely, Sam! :)
Thanks:)

Got the other taillight from Rich finished today. Yesterday I repainted the housing. I also got the whip antenna ball sanded and repainted today:D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010561.jpg

[Mustang Kid]

Some more pics of equipment:D
The correct brackets for mustang. My dad is going to reproduce the brackets here soon(thats his plan).
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010570.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010571.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010572.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010575.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010576.jpg

I restored one of my dads whip antennas(top)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010602.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010605.jpg

One of the handles I refurbished. (sorry for blur)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010609.jpg

Original red spot.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010610.jpg

And I found a correct siren speaker( I need to find the shroud thing, I forgot what it is called)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/P1010612.jpg

[Rhino]

Wow. Great work. I see a future in SSP restoration for you. ;)

[GSPI]

Amazing work Sam! Great job!

[ssp5.0]

You are doing some fine work there Sam! Really impressed.
I looked at the tail light pics & the video and think the white painted buckets do look brighter. Keep it up!

Bruce

[Bri22NJ]

Looks amazing. Really nice and keep up the great work.

[mac88chp]

Keep up the good work. You'll be driving that '85 down to Ripon before you know it! :thumbsup:

[Mustang Kid]

Thanks everyone:)

A couple more pics:D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3213.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3435.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3526.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3741.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3742.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3743.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_3744.jpg

Hopefully it will be going to the frame shop in a few weeks to fix the passenger rail damage and tweaked RH inner fender/radiator support.
Then I can start getting the engine bay prepped for paint:D

[Mustang Kid]

Why my car will be going to the frame shop.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5086.jpg

Notice that someone had heated the frame rail to straighten it.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5085.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5090.jpg

Needs brakes and some rust cleanup
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5087.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5078.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5076.jpg

Then I changed the wheels today so that I can get the Steel wheels powdercoated:D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5107.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5112.jpg

Casper should go to the frame shop this week once another car of my dads is finished. Then when it comes back, it will be stripped to the metal and body work started:)

[Mustang Kid]

New video of paint removal;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIjfX74lEWA&feature=youtu.be

[Mustang Kid]

Dropped Casper off at the frame shop wednesday before last. Once it comes back I will try and pressure wash much more paint off.
I have new front brake pads for Casper and a carb rebuild kit will be bought.

Here are some more pics:D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5738.jpg

I found a nicer Grote Light housing for the blue lense.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5714.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5713.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5735.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5734.jpg

I got this for Christmas...
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5614.jpg

A new blue lense:D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5616.jpg

The drivers side Grote Light housings before.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5739.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5740.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5742.jpg

The Grote Lights after cleaning an polishing:)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5755.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5752.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5748.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5743.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5744.jpg

[Mustang Kid]

Picked 8337 up from the frame shop yesterday:)
The shop owner said that the right front frame rail was pushed down and to the right. He also said that the frame rail was an inch or more from where the it was supposed to be:eek: But everything is straight once again. Just have to do some finish work on the inner fenders.
Some pics:D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_6545.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_6547.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_6548.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_6553.jpg

I swapped wheels once again. The chrome ones I put on got swapped to my "new" 85 convertible. I put two more urethane wheels on. Once I get another, I will strip the urethane coating off and have the wheels re-hooped. They will be my second set of 85-6 steel wheels. One set will have correct General XP2000 tires and the other set will have normal driving tires.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_6592.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_6593.jpg

Which is which?;)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5066-1.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5067.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5069.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5068.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5070.jpg

And my "new" 85 convertible, my P71, and the 85 CHP behind the P71:D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_6589.jpg

[Mustang Kid]

Things have been going kinda slow on the SSP lately. Here is a little update for the thread anyway.
I have the interior dye for the plastics, so redying the interior will probably be next.
Need to get some more of the SEM gray paint for the rest of the trim, then all that will be finished.
The equipment is all cleaned up.
Side mirrors cleaned (not the housings).
Dash hull will be removed for cleaning and heater core replacement.
Gonna pull the motor and stuff off of the inner fenders and firewall.
Pressure wash entire car (try to strip most all the white and clean everything).
Remove doors, windshield, rear window, and side windows(in doors).
Sand ALL the paint off (not on the under side of the car or what is in the interior area though).
Straighten all the body panels to perfection (body work):D
Prime everything.
Sand once again.
Final primer(if needed, then final sand).
Paint the roof and doors.
Mask the roof and paint all the black (I will even try to replicate the factory "dullness" on the trunk jams and the under hood area).
Sand and polish paint.
Re-install windows, detailed engine, wiring, and interior.
Install equipment and wiring.
Put body panels/trim back on.
Decals!:D
And finish minor details.

Hopefully the car will be in paint around the end of March.

I kinda got carried away with the update LOL

[Mustang Kid]

Anyone know where I can get the correct bracket for the Micor? I might have to make something for the CC1, but I want the visible brackets to be exact.

Better pics of the correct equipment.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5782.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5783.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5784.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5794.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5785.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5787.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5788.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5791.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5793.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5795.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5796.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5797.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5800.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5801.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5802.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5806.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5814.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5815.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5810.jpg

Found one of these:D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5816.jpg
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/CHP%20SSP8337/IMG_5817.jpg

[ImEvil1]

Nice pics. I can take a pic and post it of the brackets CHP used for the CC1, if you need me to. The Micor brackets can still be found on eBay.

[Mustang Kid]

Nice pics. I can take a pic and post it of the brackets CHP used for the CC1, if you need me to. The Micor brackets can still be found on eBay.

Thanks Mike! Pics would be great!:) I'll start hunting for those Micor brackets;)

[ImEvil1]

Here is what I have....found still attached to a CC1 that I bought from the guy in CA with all of the surplus CHP equipment.

[ImEvil1]

One more....

[Mustang Kid]

Thanks Mike! I would have never thought that's what they would look like.

Need to find or make some now:D

[Mustang Kid]

Mocked up the Fire Extinguisher today. Note that this is a correct CHP extinguisher.

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/IMG_8685.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/IMG_8692.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/IMG_8690.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/IMG_8688.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/IMG_8693.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/IMG_8696.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/IMG_8700.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/IMG_8697.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/IMG_8698.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/IMG_8699.jpg

Lined up perfectly with the holes on the passenger side.
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/IMG_8707.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/IMG_8708.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/IMG_8709.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/IMG_8710.jpg

[Mustang Kid]

Thanks John! Another piece of the puzzle found:) Your car has also inspired me more to start in on 8337 again and push to get it painted:D
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/IMG_9612.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/IMG_9614.jpg

[Wolfe1013]

Here is what I have....found still attached to a CC1 that I bought from the guy in CA with all of the surplus CHP equipment

Hey, Mike, can you trace these for the rest of us that need the bracket design? I can send a S.A.S.E. to you. Also, could ya post a pic with them attached to the CC1?

Sam, great work. Somehow I missed the thread updates after it took off. Can't wait for more.

Edit: what year was that fire extinguisher used? Can't say that I've ever seen one quite like that.

Greg

[Mustang Kid]

Hey, Mike, can you trace these for the rest of us that need the bracket design? I can send a S.A.S.E. to you. Also, could ya post a pic with them attached to the CC1?

Sam, great work. Somehow I missed the thread updates after it took off. Can't wait for more.

Edit: what year was that fire extinguisher used? Can't say that I've ever seen one quite like that.

Greg

Thanks Greg! Mike, what he said about pics:)

Next month or two, paint and interior should be completed!

The fire extinguisher is CHP issue. I believe they started using them in the early 80s. The holes fit perfectly with bracket. The reason you haven't seen one is because they are rare and still used by the CHP. My dad only has two...

[Mustang Kid]

Some updates!
I finally figured out why my dash wouldn't come out. I had a couple more bolts that I didn't see:rolleyes: I also dislike the factory plug ends, there were so many!! But I finally got it out and cleaned it up with a Magic Eraser. The ducting will get washed, and the heater core will get replaced as well.

I took the front seat covers apart and found that the bottom frame of the drivers side seat was cracked and bent in several places. It also had a replacement seat back on it. Most likely replaced while 8337 was inservice.
The seat covers were washed with Blech-Wite Tire cleaner.

Today I decided to steam clean the carpet and seats again. The carpet cleaned up pretty nice (except for the fading on the top of the trans tunnel). As I was sucking up the water, I could clearly see all the spilled coffee remanents!:p The seats cleaned up even nicer with more Blech-Wite and the steam cleaner. Most of the stains on the rear seat are gone.

When my dad (or I) paint the car, the low gloss under the hood and trunk will be replicated. I want my car to look original. I don't like super glossy look. With some tape, I started peeling off the white repaint on the drivers door jam. I accomplished my goal of uncovering the unit #. That will be taped off when the door is repainted:D

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/IMG_9966.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/IMG_9967.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/IMG_0010.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/IMG_0015.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/IMG_0009.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/IMG_0019.jpg

Door panels cleaned.
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/IMG_0022.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/IMG_0023.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/IMG_0060.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/IMG_0061.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/IMG_0063.jpg

All clean
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/IMG_0064.jpg

Carpet Before
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/P6190001.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/P6190002.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/P6190003.jpg

Steam cleaned today
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/P6200025.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/P6200026.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/P6210039.jpg

Rear seat before
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/P6190005.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/P6190006.jpg

Rear seat after
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/P6210028.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/P6210040.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/P6210042.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/P6210043.jpg

From the rear part of the carpet...
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Interior1/P6200023.jpg

And I started taking the whole front end apart.
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/P6190010.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/P6190011.jpg

[ChrisL]

Awesome work Sam. She's got to be getting close to a repaint now huh? Can't wait to see it :)

[chp1982]

Looking good. How's the mechanical portion of the resto going?

[SSPCHPSTANG3101]

Interior looks good, steam cleaning and some time can do wonders to a vehicles dirty interior. I believe I made 9 batches of cleaning sloution for our steam cleaner when I cleaned mine.

[Mustang Kid]

Awesome work Sam. She's got to be getting close to a repaint now huh? Can't wait to see it :)
Thanks! I can't wait to see it all new and shiny too:) It's getting close, but no body work has been started yet, other than some of the paint was stripped off with a razor blade. 90% of the body is straight and rust free:D

Looking good. How's the mechanical portion of the resto going?
Thanks! Here soon I will pull the motor and replace all the gaskets and possibly a repaint of the motor. Nothing has been started yet.

Interior looks good, steam cleaning and some time can do wonders to a vehicles dirty interior. I believe I made 9 batches of cleaning sloution for our steam cleaner when I cleaned mine.
I only sprayed on some tire cleaner(which works wonders). I didn't have any other cleaners. It deffinately turned out much much better. I just wish my carpet wasn't faded.


And I was very happy about this:D
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_0077.jpg

[Mustang Kid]

Thanks Jack:D
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/P6220046.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/P6220047.jpg

Can't wait to find some CC1 brackets...
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/Equipment/P6220049.jpg

[SSPCHPSTANG3101]

Those are some some good close up pic's of the FS CC1 and the Motorola Micor intalled where they should be. Its always a good feeling when you can reinstall a piece of prior police "CHP" History back on the car it once had and it it looks fantastic.

[CHP8336]

Those are some some good close up pic's of the FS CC1 and the Motorola Micor intalled where they should be. Its always a good feeling when you can reinstall a piece of prior police "CHP" History back on the car it once had and it it looks fantastic.

X1000 On that !!! :D

[Mustang Kid]

X1000 On that !!! :D

xINFINITY...ok maybe not that much :D

Didn't see these replies lol

Not much more done on the car, other than I took my '84 carb off and started taking stuff off the motor and around in the engine bay.

I had decided, that I wouldn't pull the motor, just strip it down and clean and repaint around it.
BUT, after looking through Aaron's thread on his Kansas SSP, I have decided that... I will be going farther into this resto than most everyone has with their CHPs. Not saying that CHP owners have done cheap restos, I am just at the point of: 1, Repainting and putting it back together. or 2, taking the motor and trans out, stripping the front suspension and engine bay, and restoring the car like Aaron has done to his.

It's either, hurry and wish in the future that I had done a more thorough job, or do it right the first time. I don't believe any of us 85 CHP owners has done this thorough of a job?

Sorry Rich, I don't think 8337 will be able to attend Ripon this year as I had hoped :( , but I will try and get my dad to bring the EVOC.

Just thought I should update this since I hadn't in a while. I am shooting for the quality of a magazine car, and possibly have my car featured in the new Fox Mustang Mag someday if it sticks around. That is also why I want the equipment to be as correct as possible.

And thanks everyone for the kind comments before, they help keep me interested more and drive me to work on the car. It's kind of hard to where it is at right now, but I am trying to get it to paint before the summer ends :D

I can't wait to see my car in a line up like this:D
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7229/7106771653_5fa2fc5556.jpg

[Rico]

Love that car such a great find.

[28HopUp]

Hey Sam! It's been a while since you posted an update on 8337. Have you made any more progress?

[Mustang Kid]

Hey Sam! It's been a while since you posted an update on 8337. Have you made any more progress?

Just now saw your post lol

I haven't made any more progress, it's just off to the side right now until some other projects are finished. I've seen some photos of inservice 85-6's that have made me want to jump back into the car.
I'm still kicking myself for tearing into the car so early. I wish I had kept it together and rebuilt the carb. I'd be driving and enjoying it right now. I miss the sound of the silent exhaust :(

I'm not taking the same route with my dads 90, I want him to keep it like it is for a while and just drive it. :D

Still need a siren amp and wiring, and possibly another trunk radio and repeater to complete the equipment. Also still want to find an original gun rack....

[Mustang Kid]

Kinda sad that the car has just sat, unable for me to do anything to it :(

Got a good hood for it finally.
Also got an original 85-6 CHP Mustang Gun rack!! :D
Will post pics when it gets here.

[CHP8336]

Kinda sad that the car has just sat, unable for me to do anything to it :(

Got a good hood for it finally.
Also got an original 85-6 CHP Mustang Gun rack!! :D
Will post pics when it gets here.

Sounds like we both have not done much with our cars lately...8336 is resting in the garage and the Nevada car is waiting for me to hit the lotto....lol.

The restoration on the Nevada car will be underway soon.

[Mustang Kid]

Sounds like we both have not done much with our cars lately...8336 is resting in the garage and the Nevada car is waiting for me to hit the lotto....lol.

The restoration on the Nevada car will be underway soon.

Yeah. I want to do more but it's not in the right spot right now! lol

In other news, got an original 85-6 CHP Mustang rack for 8337! And have a perfect set of bright trim from the 85 parts car my dad bought. Might use the perfect trunk lid from the car too :D

[Mustang Kid]

The gun rack does not fit, looks like it was from a 91 Crown vic. Oh well.

Bought the 85 5.0 coupe parts car that NHP Mustang had listed. Bright trim is perfect, side moldings are perfect, windows are perfect, rear bumper, dash face trim, springs, seat frames, weather stripping, trunk lid, etc, all needed things for my car:D

I have found more evidence of how my car was equipped too!!!!

Looking at my dash pad, I can see slight indentations and rub marks from brackets being mounted to the dash pad mounting points. I believe 82, 84, and 85 (possibly 86 too) were all equipped similarly. I have some pictures of pictures of an 82's inside and trunk, and the 85 Beale test car posters my dad got are big enough to distinguish some details.
Looks like on my car there was a support bracket for the gun rack on the passenger side that attached to the dash pad screw point closest to the center above the passenger side dash face. The mic bracket attached to another bracket that came off of the nearest screw point to the center on the drivers side. Off of the beale poster, I can see that the note pad is not attached to the gun rack like the aero mustang racks, it is more above the vent next to the HVAC controls.
On my dash pad, I can see that another bracket was mounted to the screw hole second closest to the center of the dash. From what I think, the note pad was attached to a cross bar that mounted to the one screw hole bracket and the bracket for the mic bar.
I've given up trying to find an original rack, so I'll just have to modify one my dad has.

In my trunk (I've talked about this before but I don't remember where), there are two "mystery" holes to the right of the center radio board support. Looking at the 82 trunk photo I can see what the two holes were for. My car had the older Micor radio tray setup(I can see the same holes in Rich's car from his fotki pics). The other day I just happened to come across the radio junction box that allows for the repeater in some of my dads stuff!:D
Already have an older MVR-16 repeater, just need the massive radio tray.

Does anyone know where the wig wag module was located? Would it have been the street sweeper? I only found one non-factory screw hole on the drivers side inner fender, back close to the firewall (also near wiring that was spliced together.

Time for some pics now:D
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173024_708_zps9c87b3eb.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173024_708_zps9c87b3eb.jpg.html)

I plan on having the pulleys redone, media blast the aluminum parts, still pull the motor, strip it down to the block(replace all the seals, make sure everything else is ok), repaint the entire engine bay, etc
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173017_452_zps92113680.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173017_452_zps92113680.jpg.html)
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173116_418_zps404b52be.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173116_418_zps404b52be.jpg.html)

Still need to buy NOS seat material
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173128_164_zps982c8d66.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173128_164_zps982c8d66.jpg.html)
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173140_274_zps32576655.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173140_274_zps32576655.jpg.html)

Got a good hood for it :D
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173337_574_zps4b849077.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173337_574_zps4b849077.jpg.html)
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173439_728_zpsc3f36a39.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173439_728_zpsc3f36a39.jpg.html)

Second place wiring was tapped into, down by the frame rail
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173443_569_zps29b39db9.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173443_569_zps29b39db9.jpg.html)

Single screw hole
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173644_210_zps64f0c4bd.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173644_210_zps64f0c4bd.jpg.html)

Passenger side
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173826_677_zpsf1cc9bcd.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173826_677_zpsf1cc9bcd.jpg.html)

Drivers side
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173837_907_zps090a4451.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173837_907_zps090a4451.jpg.html)
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173856_386_zps2ff14571.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173856_386_zps2ff14571.jpg.html)
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173903_468_zps08c08d53.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_173903_468_zps08c08d53.jpg.html)

Gun rack screw holes
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_174121_752_zps97c2e42b.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130821_174121_752_zps97c2e42b.jpg.html)

And an old pic:D
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130813_220913_zpsdd54c86c.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130813_220913_zpsdd54c86c.jpg.html)

[Mustang Kid]

You can see the outline of the clip on the note pad plate isn't close to the map light
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130824_152921_550_zps3c223040.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130824_152921_550_zps3c223040.jpg.html)

I'm gonna have to save up for Gatorbacks now, since I have this pic of them on this car lol
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130824_152954_833_zps2c66ce3c.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130824_152954_833_zps2c66ce3c.jpg.html)

Little harder to see in this pic, but you can kinda see the dark outline of the notepad holder if you look to the left of where the steering wheel would be
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130824_153515_331_zpsa3c12063.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130824_153515_331_zpsa3c12063.jpg.html)

82 trunk. Lower board is plywood attached to the car by a 90degree bracket
Pretty sure the lower board has the siren amp, antenna switch box, and the box for the radio repeater split. The repeater split box might not have been on the board either
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130824_155127_151_zps2021f9d7.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130824_155127_151_zps2021f9d7.jpg.html)
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130824_155134_219_zpsd905d78b.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130824_155134_219_zpsd905d78b.jpg.html)
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130824_155153_419_zpsb0c40568.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130824_155153_419_zpsb0c40568.jpg.html)

The two brackets on the 82
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130824_155203_846_zpse4b3038c.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130824_155203_846_zpse4b3038c.jpg.html)

85 might have had the lighter port, I don't know for sure. Can also see that the CC1 used a factory fed sig bracket, attached by two bolts underneath:D
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130824_155413_046_zpscc2c7a6a.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1985%20CHP%20Mustang%20Restoration/IMG_20130824_155413_046_zpscc2c7a6a.jpg.html)

Hope that helps the 82 owners a bit too:)

[28HopUp]

Nice pics, Sam! :)

[mac88chp]

Sam, not sure how long the Streetsweepers were used but eventually they were joined by the Sound Off Signal RoadRunner, both were mounted to the coil cover.

RoadRunner on an '88:
http://images109.fotki.com/v786/photos/4/438439/4026725/ccs90-vi.jpg

Looks like a Street Sweeper on a '90:
http://images116.fotki.com/v617/photos/4/438439/4026725/90SSPFlasher-vi.jpg

I don't believe the Street Sweepers are still being made but the RoadRunner is still in the catalog.

RoadRunner with current markings:
http://images116.fotki.com/v712/photos/4/438439/4026725/ETRR00P_DR_RoadRunner-vi.jpg

RoadRunner with vintage markings:
http://images115.fotki.com/v692/photos/4/438439/4026725/roadrunner1-vi.jpg



The siren amp was mounted below the main radio board. I didn't have any extra holes in my trunk floor in that area to indicate another mounting board may have been used so we just mounted it upside down onto the bottom of the main board.

[ImEvil1]

Great pics, thanks for posting them.

As for the flasher, did you get any info/pics showing that the Unitrol wasn't still being used?

[Mustang Kid]

I don't believe it had a roadrunner, since there would be two holes. All I could find was one screw hole. From pictures it looks like the street sweeper only had one screw point.

I know in 87 chp was using the road runner, since my dads 87 caprice still has it. 89 caprice and 91 crown Vic have them too.

I don't have any info currently on what chp had in 85, but I may come across some. The older wig wag flasher IIRC would have two holes too.

[ImEvil1]

The '92 Motor Transport manual, posted in the CHP resto doc, lists the Streetsweeper. I identified the Unitrol while collecting articles on the '82 CHPs. You can see the Unitrol in two of the articles posted here on the site.